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Monday, February 21, 2011

Dan Lynch

Dan Lynch at Rootstech - Feb 2011

Seeing Dan's smiling face in the Exhibition area of Rootstech reminded me of the song "When Irish eyes are smiling." I first met Dan in 2010 at the Unlock the Past Roadshow in Sydney where he gave a series of talks on using Google for Genealogy. As a result of his talks I think Dan was able to sell quite a few copies of his book "Google your Family Tree".

I had been in contact with Dan via Linkedin and Facebook and we arranged to catch up at the conference in Salt Lake City. Dan kindly agreed to tell me a little about himself. As I had heard Dan speak in Sydney I did not attend his sessions in Salt Lake City but I hear that they were well received by participants.

Dan is the first person to have completed a Genimates Profile .

GeniMates Profile - Dan LynchDate11 February 2011Hobbyist or Professional GenealogistProfessional

HometownConnecticut

What is your day job?Internet marketing plus involvement in family history space. Travelled a lot in 2010 doing lectures including a tour to Australia. Dan was away working on 22 weekends in 2010.

How long have you been chasing ancestors? Since 1977

How did you get hooked on genealogy?When he was 14 Dan watched Alex Haley’s Roots on TV. It really struck Dan as he watched the story of three generations. In the following springtime he went to the cemetery and started writing stuff down from headstones. He also went to a vital records office and wasn’t allowed in because he was in too young. He had to return in the company of an adult. That is what hooked him!

About Me

I also blog as Geniaus - an ancient Australian ancestor hunter who was formerly a librarian, teacher and IT specialist. Fascinated by Web2.0 applications I spend every spare moment chasing ancestors and connecting with other genealogists.